upper berth

Thân thiện

A passenger climbs into the upper berth on the overnight train.

Definition

Noun: The higher of two berths in a sleeping compartment, typically on a train or ship. An upper berth is a fixed bed or bunk situated above another bed (the lower berth), often in a space-saving arrangement.

Usage

The term "upper berth" specifically refers to the top sleeping bunk in a paired arrangement. It is commonly used in the context of transportation accommodations. - I booked a ticket for the upper berth on the overnight train. - Climbing into the upper berth can be a bit challenging. - The upper berth is usually less expensive than the lower one.

Advanced Usage

• "to take the upper berth": to choose or be assigned the top bunk.
  • Being taller, I offered to take the upper berth so my friend could have the lower one.

Variants and Related Words

• Lower berth (noun): the lower of two berths in a sleeping compartment.
  • The lower berth is often preferred by elderly passengers.
• Berth (noun): a fixed bed or bunk on a ship, train, or other vehicle.
  • All cabins have two berths.

Synonyms

• Top bunk: a more general term, often used interchangeably in casual contexts.
• Upper bunk: synonymous with "upper berth."

Related Phrases

• Upper and lower berths: the complete pair of sleeping bunks.
  • The compartment was fitted with upper and lower berths.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the higher of two berths

Từ đồng nghĩa

• upper